¸ñÀû: Allergic rhinitis is increasing steadily in recent days, but
there are no
specific markers which can predict the risk of allergic
sensitization
individually. Serum eosinophil, eosinophil cationic protein
(ECP), and
total IgE (TIgE) are known to increase in patients with allergic
disease.
However, the clinical significance of these serologic results are
not
well evaluated. We aimed to investigate whether serum eosinophil,
ECP,
and TIgE are associated with increased risk of allergic
sensitization and
allergic symptoms on the basis of 2 years follow-up study. ¹æ¹ý:In 2012, serum eosinophil, ECP, and TIgE were measured in 3rd and
4th grade
students of 5 elementary schools. Skin prick test was performed
with 26
aeroallergens commonly found in Korea. The presence of allergic
symptoms
during past 12 months was checked using questionnaire. In 2014,
same study
was performed in 5th and 6th grade same students attending same
schools.
The cut off value and usefulness of serologic markers (serum
eosinophil,
ECP, and TIgE) were calculated using the receiver operating
characteristic
curve. °á°ú:Serum eosinophil fraction (Cut off value 3.8%) was associated with the
newly developed allergic symptoms (sensitivity 41.8, specificity 77.9 Odd
ratio 2.424 , p = 0.006). Higher serum total IgE (cut off value 17.7 IU/ml)
was also associated with the risk of allergic sensitization (sensitivity
85.3, specificity 46.0 Odd Ratio 4.848 , p<0.001). °á·Ð:Serum eosinophilia and total IgE were associated with the future
risk of
allergic symptoms and allergic sensitization, respectively.
Further study
is needed to elucidate the predictability of serum eosinophil and
TIgE to
consider the future risk of allergy. |